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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: O.C.
O.C. Interviews From The Set Of "Born 2 Live", Kazumi Kaneda Blesses Us With A Remix

By JR on 4:01 PM

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In '94, O.C. stands somber with The Ak in Brooklyn to share some thoughts behind his Wild Pitch debut and the sentimental value of this classic song. This is a pre-Word Life moment for O.C./D.I.T.C. and Hip Hop fans alike.

It's time to chill as pianist Kazumi Kaneda blesses O.C. with a divine sound on his remix of "Born 2 Live". This smooth groove supports the memories of O.C. to result in an even more laid-back vibe than the original. What we now have is one of the most vivid depictions of urban life driven by the union of a musician and MC. Kazumi provides more soothing sounds below on "Astronomy" an instrumental from his 2024 album "iconologie".
 

Stream The Instrumental Version of "Jewelz" by O.C.

By JR on 8:24 PM

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O.C. keeps the generosity going over at his Bandcamp page with the release of a long-awaited gem. This is one of those albums that remind me of my best days of visiting Fat Beats record store in NYC. Also, the FM radio airwaves were on fire in the city with the Hip Hop of D.I.T.C and Premier in '97. The fine balance between aggressive and soulful sounds that O.C. demonstrates on "Jewelz" in a way reflects some of the Hip Hop music spectrum of this time. It was a time when even the roughest gun-packing rapper could feel free to make people feel good. Sit back and enjoy the head-nod of a well-rounded album that still shines like a precious gem.

O.C. Releases "Word​.​.​.​Life" Instrumental LP, Talks Life & Hip Hop In 2021

By JR on 8:12 PM

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As O.C. celebrates 50 years of life, he offers a treat to his dedicated fans in the form of beats and words of wisdom. The Brooklyn Dodger and D.I.T.C. member sits-down with A vision to discuss his career in the music industry, Hip Hop and his current life in 2021. In addition, O blesses us with an instrumental version of his classic debut album.
 

O.C. & Mic Geronimo Reminisce On Making Hip Hop Classics With Reks & Blacastan

By JR on 9:11 AM

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The Masta I.C. Mic Geronimo and O.C. aka Phenomenon join The Producers Corner for 2020. These Queens MCs have a fun time reminiscing on their long-time friendship and the notable contribution each has given to Hip Hop. In addition, the two are joined by their talented admirers Reks and Blacastan who share their admiration for each MC's music. Learn what everybody's been up to in summer 2020, plus more on this podcast that is a wealth of Hip Hop culture.

Below, is another hour with Mic Geronimo. Visit The Producers Corner on YouTube for a heap of Hip Hop gems as they unite numerous greats from the culture onto one platform to interact with each other.
 

Dirt Platoon Recruit O.C., Ruste Juxx & Guilty Simpson on "Get Ya Handz Dirty"

By JR on 11:10 AM

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Live from Baltimore is the raw and hardcore music of Dirt Platoon who remain grimy as ever on their 2020 project "Get Ya Handz Dirty". The beats and perspective of life remain filthy driven by voices that are unmistakably gritty by this crew who rep the B-More streets. When it's time to feel the aggressive edge of Hip Hop, Dirt Platoon are among the elite in a new generation of artists who have what it takes to make you do the stank face.

Preview: "DITC Studios Vol. 2" ft. O.C., Papoose, David Bars, Lil' Fame, A.G. & Milano

By JR on 6:40 PM

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With a gutter sound like none other, D.I.T.C. remain true to their sound and vision while pushing each forward with refreshing new elements. Let your head nod to the Hip Hop of this collective who are known for keeping their fingers dusty as they present a view of the ghetto. "DITC Studios Vol. 2" brings together some of NYC's sharpest lyricists and experienced crate excavators.

Pre-order on ditcent.com
RELEASE DATE NOVEMBER 22, 2019

DITC STUDIOS VOL. 2
TRACKLIST
1 - Jugganots (Featuring OC and Lil Fame)
2 - Fly Paper (Featuring Milano)
3 - Change (Featuring David Bars)
4 - Frequencies (Featuring OC)
5 - No Promises (Featuring Cory Gunz)
6 - Closed Casket (Featuring David Bars)
7 - Everything To Gain (Featuring Papoose and AG)
8 - Don't Mean Nothin (Featuring AG)
9 - Open Up (Featuring AG)
10 - Speak Ya Mind (Featuring OC)

O.C. Reflects On D.I.T.C Life, Collabs With Rasheed Chappell & Kenny Dope

By JR on 9:03 AM

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For this installment of the Theorematic, unsung Rap icon O.C. reflects on his life and career in 2019. The great storyteller of rhyme talks about it all; from the 90s and the journey to the now. Enjoy a show that gets up close and personal with artists like none other. For your listening pleasure, O gets raw with Rasheed Chappell & Kenny Dope on their 2019 single "Degrees".

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